Posts Tagged Charity

  1. Still time to donate to the HKFP Earth Day campaign

    Now that the weather is improving, the Hell’s Kitchen Farm Project is getting ready to start the farm back up. If you don’t already know, the HKFP is a community farm on the roof of the church on W 40th St, running since 2010.

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    Since it’s almost time to get started again, for Earth Day they’re running an Earth Day campaign to raise funds to help with the running of the farm. They’ve already reached their goal of $1000, but there’s still time if you want to contribute. Here’s the fundraiser.

Saturday, Feb 15th

  1. Cupid’s Undie Run went ahead today, despite the weather

    Well, even though we had a wonderful wave of snow/​ice/​slush today, a lot of crazy brave runners stripped down to their underwear and went for a jog around Pier 84 as part of Cupid’s Undie Run, raising money for charity. Have a look at the fun from the warmth and comfort of your home:

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    So far, with races all over the country/​world, they’ve raised over $2.6 million, which is pretty amazing. After the event, everyone headed back to Stage 48 for celebratory drinks and shelter from the weather. Overall it looks like a fun day for everyone!

Friday, Feb 14th

  1. Cupid’s Undie Run is on tomorrow…and you thought it was cold now

    Stage 48

    Freezing temperatures…snow piled everywhere…it’s the perfect time to strip down to your undies and go for a run! Tomorrow at midday a bunch of people will be doing exactly that for Cupid’s Undie Run, raising money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. So far they’ve raised almost $130,000, which is pretty impressive. The event is international too, with runs happening all over the country, and Australia…although I have to imagine they have it a bit easier weather-​wise.

    The runners will be heading off from around Stage 48, doing a lap of Pier 84, then back again for celebrations (and heaters). Everything starts around midday, but the actual run itself is at 2:30pm. And with a little bit of snow forecast tonight, it should make for an even more fun day tomorrow!

Thursday, Nov 21st

  1. Beer for food at NY Beer Company Holiday Food Drive tonight

    Tonight the NY Beer Company are holding a charity food drive in partnership with the Hartley House. Attendees can bring in (canned/​non-​perishable) food to donate, and receive beer and merchandise in exchange from NYBC and the featured brewery at the event KelSo Beer Co. All donations will go to the Hartley House for Thanksgiving dinners for less-​fortunate families in the community.

    Here’s the flyer with the full details:

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    Source: NY Beer Co

    The event is being held at 321 W 44th St, and starts around 5:30-6pm, going through till 10pm. If you get in quick enough you can get a ticket online, which includes any KelSo Brewery draft, otherwise you should be able to just walk in.

Saturday, Nov 16th

  1. Red Cross blood drive on today

    The Red Cross are holding a blood drive at their location on W 49th St, between 10th & 11th. The drive is happening now, going through till 3pm. If you stop by and donate blood, you’ll even be entered in for the chance to win tickets to the Superbowl.

    Here’s the flyer with the full details:

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Wednesday, Nov 13th

  1. Philippines typhoon disaster recovery

    Interrupting our regular programming, we’re doing a quick plug for the disaster relief efforts after the massive Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines throughout the weekend. UNICEF flyers have been put up along 9th Ave for the cause:

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    The disaster has killed over 2000 people, and left millions homeless. If you want to help out, consider donating to UNICEF or the Red Cross.

Saturday, Oct 19th

  1. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer passing through this weekend

    At around 9am this morning, a steady stream of pink-​clad pedestrians flowed down 9th Ave for the annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

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    The weekend-​long event started from our very own Pier 84, heading all the way up past 110th St, then back down across the Brooklyn Bridge, before heading back up to Randall’s Island. Marathon.

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    The walkers will leave Randall’s Island tomorrow, making their way around central park, down to 23rd St, then back up along the Hudson to Pier 84, completing their massive circuit. The “closing ceremony” starts at 2:30pm tomorrow afternoon. You can donate to the charity here.